Chapter 4: Our business integrity
We compete fiercely but fairly
The Nestlé way
We believe in the importance of competition. We all are consumers of products and services and appreciate access to choice in quality and price, as well as variety, innovation and sustainability impact.
Nestlé competes vigorously in compliance with applicable competition and antitrust laws around the world. We have strict processes in place to ensure we compete independently and do not coordinate Nestlé’s strategic and competitive behavior with other companies. By doing so, we protect our reputation and preserve the high level of trust that consumers, investors and our business partners have in our company.
Nestlé competes vigorously in compliance with applicable competition and antitrust laws around the world.
How we live it, every day
- Be familiar with the competition risks that may apply to your role. Use good judgment and seek guidance if you have questions or concerns about potentially anti-competitive practices.
- Never agree, formally or informally, with other companies to:
- fix wages or prices (purchasing or selling)
- allocate or blacklist customers or suppliers or divide territories or product markets
- participate in any form of bid rigging
- restrict the labor market or impede new competitors
- Be vigilant when engaging with competitors, including in lawful collaborations and when participating in trade associations and similar forums. Leave the discussion if needed. Remember, Nestlé competes with companies that sell similar products to consumers, like coffee, and we also compete with companies that buy materials such as packaging needed for our products to be delivered to the market.
- Gather market information ethically and lawfully. Do not exchange confidential information with another company without a lawful reason and a proper legal framework.
